times that amount of e bikes. nevertheless, anti smoking campaigners ash believe single use vapes have an important role, and are the most effective way to help adults stop smoking cigarettes particularly older patients and people with mental health problems. instead of a ban, they re calling for the government to put a tax of £5 on them, and to tighten the rules around the way they re promoted in shops. the government s call for evidence as part of its consultation on reducing childhood vaping ends today. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. ukraine has blamed russia for destroying a critical dam in the occupied southern region of car seat. the damage has sparked fears of flooding, but the moscow installed official in the nearby city has denied the claims. ukraine s armed forces say they ve launched several attacks